John Reardon stars as Detective Charlie Hudson, alongside Mayko Nguyen as Detective Sarah Truong and Kevin Hanchard as Superintendent Joe Donovan. The series follows a detective and his K9 partner Rex solving crimes in St. John’s.
Main cast
- Detective Charlie HudsonJohn Reardon1–Main
- Detective Sarah TruongMayko Nguyen1–Main
- Superintendent Joseph ‘Joe’ DonovanKevin Hanchard1–Main
- RexDiesel vom Burgimwald (dog)1–Main
Supporting cast
- Dr. Natalie MercerDianne Aguilar4–Supp
- Jesse MillsJustin Springer5–Supp
- Officer Ruby CruzEve Harlow2–4Supp
- Chief Superintendent Amanda GarciaKaren LeBlanc3–5Supp
Guest & voice
- Donovan’s ex-wifeKate Corbett1Guest
- Hudson’s father (Charles Hudson Sr.)Richard Fitzpatrick1Guest
- Dr. Sophie ClarkJessica Greco2Guest
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About this cast
‘Hudson and Rex’ is a Canadian crime drama that premiered in 2019 and now airs on ITV in the UK. The show centres on Detective Charlie Hudson, played by John Reardon, and his highly intelligent German Shepherd, Rex, as they solve intricate cases in the city of St. John’s, Newfoundland. The main human cast also includes Mayko Nguyen as Detective Sarah Truong and Kevin Hanchard as Superintendent…
FAQs
Who plays Detective Charlie Hudson in Hudson and Rex?
John Reardon plays Detective Charlie Hudson.
Who plays Detective Sarah Truong in Hudson and Rex?
Mayko Nguyen plays Detective Sarah Truong.
Who plays Superintendent Joe Donovan in Hudson and Rex?
Kevin Hanchard plays Superintendent Joe Donovan.
Is Rex a real dog in Hudson and Rex?
Yes, Rex is played by a real German Shepherd named Diesel, from the vom Burgimwald kennel. Multiple dogs are used for different scenes.
On which channel is Hudson and Rex shown in the UK?
In the UK, Hudson and Rex airs on ITV and is also available on ITVX.
Sources & where to watch: IMDb · Wikipedia · Where to watch (JustWatch UK) · Updated June 2026